About the size of a burrito and weighing just 550g, JBL's Flip 6 is the one to go for if you're looking for a reliable, super-sounding speaker to take on your travels. Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary. What this all translates into is vastly improved sound, and while the Sonos One was mono only, the Era 100 distinguishes itself by providing a superb stereo experience. The bass is deeper and fuller, there's more clarity and detail throughout and even at higher volume, timing is excellent and the tonal balance is wonderfully even. It's predominantly a stationary, use-at-home type of product, but the Era 100's Bluetooth connectivity gives it more flexibility in use and makes it eligible for a spot on this list. Powering the DALI KATCH through the mains charger will enable it to play louder and with more energy. This can be recommended for optimal performance when playing loud party music. With such high levels of performance, it's one of the best wireless Bluetooth speakers you can find on the market today at this price.

The original Katch launched in 2016 and was a huge hit for DALI. Therefore, the revisions that have been made for its second generation have not messed with the basics. This is still a Bluetooth-based speaker, but the fitment has now been updated to aptX HD and AAC. This is joined by a 3.5mm line in, plus a USB port for charging a phone or, it's suggested, a Chromecast Audio dongle. The internal Li-Ion battery has a total capacity of 3300 mAh, letting the DALI KATCH G2 play at normal volume for a long as 30 hours. The battery is replaceable and its charge time is a little over 2 hours with the supplied charger. With straightforward pairing completed, the Katch G2 reveals why DALI hasn’t really altered any of the fundamentals. Its performance isn't just ‘good for a Bluetooth speaker’ but something invigoratingly great in its own right. If all you have to say on the subject of a tiny portable speaker is that it contains some leather on a forum thats set up for reviewing sound and the overall quality of an item then I'm afraid your opinion isn't worth noting. Prices valid in stores (all including VAT) until close of business on 2nd November 2023. (Some of these web prices are cheaper than in-store, so please mention that you've seen these offers online.)

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In terms of outright volume, the speaker gives a little ground to the larger Harman Kardon Citation 200 (p68), but is solid nevertheless. The presentation strikes a great balance between a room-filling spread and avoiding feeling diffuse and confused, and it's no less capable when pressed into service with TV material.

The original DALI Katch was one of the best Bluetooth speakers in its class. The Katch G2 takes all that’s great about the original – great sound, unique style and long battery life – and makes it even better. Improvements to the sound, connectivity and battery life simply make the best better still. If you don’t care about daisy-chaining several (or a hundred) of Bluetooth speakers at the push of a button, the Dali Katch G2 is simply the classiest and best-sounding speaker of its kind you can buy for the money. You can stereo-pair two of them, and while there is no button on the G2 to automatically pause the music should you walk into the room with an urgent problem, we would advise you to simply let that accurate, clear, agile and neutral presentation soothe your cares away. Sonically, the Katch G2 is nothing short of a delight. Zvuk z modelu DALI KATCH G2 je vykreslován dvoupásmovým stereofonním reproduktorovým systémem s velkou pasivní membránou, která podporuje woofer v jinak uzavřené skříni. Umístěním měničů na obou stranách systému DALI KATCH G2 se zvuk integruje s celou místností a přináší překvapivě skvělý zvukový zážitek. Na rozdíl od původního modelu KATCH má nyní skříň DALI KATCH G2 vnitřní stěnu, která ji rozděluje na dva vnitřní objemy, což zlepšuje oddělení kanálů. The Bluesound is far more affordable than its Italian rival but it doesn’t offer the same level of sound quality; it gets slightly frazzled more easily as you boost the volume or listen to more bass heavy music.

Conclusion

For a true stereo sound, connect two Katches together, wirelessly. This is ideal for larger rooms, parties or simply for enjoying the music as it was originally intended – in spacious stereo sound. True Stereo.The Katch G2 supports true stereo by pairing two G2s. I was unable to test that feature as I only had one speaker. It was clear, for instance, on a song like Dido’s Sand in My Shoes,which offers head-wringing stereo pulls across one’s ears when listening to it with headphones, any single speaker fails at reproducing that experience. The Dali Katch G2 does not support the massive sound web of JBL’s party mode that connects dozens of speakers together. The Cleer Scene does not support stereo at all, though its sister product, the Alexa-enabled Cleer Stage,does. Winner:Dali Katch G2.